Alvalade Norte Market — Market hall in Alvalade, Lisbon

Alvalade Norte Market is a traditional Lisbon market hall on Avenida Rio de Janeiro, in the Alvalade neighbourhood, and it is one of the few markets of its kind still running in the city. Walk in and the fish counters are what you notice first, laid out across the floor with the produce stalls alongside.

The fish is the reason to make the trip: it comes in fresh, and grilled fish is served on site if you want to eat there rather than carry it home. The fruit and vegetable stalls are the other dependable draw, with greens and fresh vegetables alongside the rest, and the bread sellers earn their place next to the fish. Local products are worth picking up here too.

The interior is clean and well organised, and there are facilities for children's leisure if you are shopping with a family. Several themed events take place in the hall over the course of the year. Parking is available, which is not a given for a market in this part of the city.

Expect to spend somewhere between €5 and €20 at the stalls. Prices are on the higher side for a regular shop. One timing note that catches people out: the fresh seafood vendors are closed on Mondays, so a Monday morning visit means no fish.

The market has been getting smaller over time, and there is a cafeteria. Come for the fish, the produce and the bread, and eat your grilled fish from the market counters. It suits anyone who wants a proper Lisbon market morning without a crowd of tourists.